The total number of pig farm samples that have tested positive for the porcine epidemic diarrhoea (PED) virus now stands at 7522 in 30 states.

The total number of pig farm samples (termed "laboratory biological accessions" in the official report) that have tested positive for the PED virus (PEDv) since April 2013 now stands at 7522, which includes 414 for the month of June 2014 so far.

Polish authorities have identified the country's 1st ever case of African swine fever (ASF) to be found in farm pigs, the chief veterinary officer said on Wednesday 23 Jul 2014. Previous cases of ASF, in wild boars, promoted Russia and China to impose restrictions on Polish pork exports, causing a fall in domestic pork prices.

"This is the 1st case of ASF in farm pigs in Poland. The area lies 3-6 km from the border with Belarus. About 200 farm pigs from the danger zone of 7 km (4.3 miles) around the county of Grodek may have to be put down. This is the same area where 9 cases of ASF in wild boars were identified earlier this year [2014].

Alberta's chief provincial veterinarian announced yesterday [20 May 2014] that swine delta coronavirus (SDCV) is now a reportable disease in the Canadian province of Alberta. The following was released by Dr Gerald Hauer, chief provincial veterinarian:

Swine delta coronavirus (SDCV) is a new viral disease of pigs that has recently has been found in the United States and Ontario. SDCV is from the same family of viruses as porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) and also causes severe diarrhea and death in suckling pigs. Any sudden onset of unusual diarrhea should be investigated immediately by a veterinarian.

Transmissible gastroenteritis (TGE) and porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) cause very similar symptoms to SDCV. Both are reportable in Alberta. The government will respond to PED the same as for SDCV, but does not respond to TGE cases. Lab testing is necessary to confirm the presence of TGE, PED, or SDCV.